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Books:
Social Skills & Behavior

Helping children learn how to interact, communicate,
and navigate everyday challenges

Hitting, Biting & Physical Behavior

For when behavior feels aggressive or out of control
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NO NO
YES YES
 

Start Here

Uses photographs to show a range of expressions. Helpful for early back-and-forth (“Can you make a happy face?”) and emotional awareness.
Ages: Birth-2

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HANDS ARE NOT
FOR HITTING
 

 ParentFavorite

Introduces basic emotions through real baby faces.  A simple way to begin noticing and naming feelings from the very start.
Ages Birth-2

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TEETH ARE NOT
FOR BITING
 

Validates bad moods without trying to fix
them. A good pick when your child is resistant or irritable.
Ages 3–6

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WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU
FEEL LIKE HITTING

 

 ParentFavorite

Models sitting with hard feelings without
fixing them. Best when your child needs
connection, not solutions.
Ages 2–6

Sharing

Learning to navigate play with others
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SHARING TIME

Start Here

Uses clear, simple language to introduce sharing and taking turns. A helpful starting point for setting expectations.
Ages 2-4

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THAT'S (NOT) MINE

Captures the tension around ownership and
wanting what someone else has. Especially useful during real-life conflicts.
Ages: 2-5

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SHOULD I SHARE
MY ICE CREAM

 ParentFavorite

Shows the internal back-and-forth of deciding whether to share. A good choice for older toddlers and preschoolers.
Ages 3-6

Friendship & Playing Together

Building connection and learning how to be with others
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DUCK & GOOSE

Combines movement and calming routines in a predictable flow. A nice option for winding down or building a calming routine.
Ages: 2-5

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CAN I PLAY TOO?

Shows a young child moving through frustration and settling. Helpful for toddlers just beginning to learn how to reset.
Ages: 2-4

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STICK AND STONE: A HEARTWARMING FRIENDSHIP ADVENTURE

Models kindness and standing up for a friend.  A simple, clear example of being a good friend.
Ages: 2-5

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NORMAN DIDN'T
DO IT!

Explores conflict, honesty, and making things right.  Especially useful when friendships feel tricky.
Ages: 3-6

Listening & Cooperation

Following directions, managing “no,” and everyday power struggles
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HOW DO DINOSAURS
SAY I'M MAD?

Shows common uncooperative behaviors and
what to do instead. Helpful for setting expectations.
Ages: 2-5

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NO, DAVID!

 ParentFavorite

Captures impulsive behavior and boundary testing.  Useful for reinforcing limits while staying connected.
Ages: 2-5

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LISTENING TIME

Breaks listening into simple, doable steps. A strong everyday reference for younger kids.
Ages: 2-4

Kindness

Simple stories that show what kindness looks like in everyday moments, helping kids begin to notice and care about others.
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THE RABBIT LISTENED

A gentle story about what it really means to show up for someone, reminding kids that sometimes just being there is enough.
Age: 2-6 years

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KINDNESS MAKES
US STRONG

 ParentFavorite

Bright, simple, and easy to grasp, this one shows how small acts of kindness show up in a child’s everyday world.
Age: 1-4 years

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LITTLE BIG CHATS
EMPATHY:
EXPLORING THE MEANING OF EMPATHY AND KINDNESS
 

A simple, guided way to start conversations about empathy and feelings, helping kids think a little more about others.
Age: 3-6 years

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LAST STOP ON MARKET STREET

 ParentFavorite

A quiet, powerful story that shows kindness and perspective through everyday moments, without ever needing to name it.
Age: 3-6 years

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